A GREATER MISSION AWAITS YOU

Job Description

Position Summary:
Are you a bold Major Gifts Officer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) is looking for a passionate, organized, and strategic individual to join the Advancement Team in supporting the needs of our rapidly growing Catholic non-profit ministry. The Major Gifts Officer works closely with the AFC Advancement staff. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for assisting, guiding, and managing the Advancement Team. The Advancement Team has been charged with raising funds from major gifts for programs, facilities, mission expansion, capacity building, and endowment development. This position will also have responsibility for Advancement communications in matrix with AFC Marketing Department and Advancement Lead.

Reports To: Advancement Lead
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time, on-site
Location: Bloomingdale, OH (on-site)
Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience
Benefits: Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision, Dental, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise other team members on specific projects as determined by the Advancement Lead.
Travel: 25%

Major Duties and Functions:
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close leadership for major gifts.
Maintain an active portfolio of 120 prospective benefactors who can support the ministry.
Conduct a minimum of ten (10) face-to-face visits monthly with potential benefactors at the $1,000+ level.
Assist with the establishment of the AFC as a national brand among constituents.
Develop and maintain a communications plan for the Advancement program which is updated annually.
With the Advancement Lead and Marketing Manager, plan and design direct mail, e-mail, video, and other stewardship and solicitation opportunities for major donors/prospects.
Plan and design the production and distribution of annual "investor" reports, newsletters, brochures, and other marketing materials in support of Advancement team goals along with special gift and capital campaigns.
Work towards establishment of young adult network focused on the continued influence and impact of the AFC in their lives.
Creation of a young adult newsletter as well as young adult virtual and in person communities to nurture our next generation of philanthropists.
Actively participate in regular AFC Staff and Business Development meetings at the request of the Advancement Lead.
Represent the AFC in the local diocese, local churches, and the public when Advancement Lead is unavailable.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Advancement Lead.

Qualifications:
Proven track record of securing gifts at the $1,000 and $10,000+ levels of major gifts.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Enthusiasm and excellent people skills are essential.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Understanding of DonorSearch, data analytics tools, and donor databases.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and at least 5-7 years' experience working in nonprofit with major gifts and fund development efforts. Work for nonprofits in faith-based, mission-driven settings highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of time sitting and using a computer.
Occasionally you will be required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.
Occasionally you will be required to stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs

About the Employer
The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) R supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description

Position Summary:
Are you a bold administrative professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) is looking for a passionate, organized, and strategic individual to join the Advancement Team in supporting the needs of our rapidly growing Catholic non-profit ministry. The Grants and Sponsorship Associate is a vital position within the Advancement Team. They will be responsible for securing two revenue streams for the organization. The position will identify, cultivate, and solicit sponsorships and grant opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally.

Reports To: Advancement Lead
Direct Reports: None
Exempt Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time, on-site
Location: Bloomingdale, OH (on-site)
Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience
Benefits: Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision, Dental, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Supervisory Responsibilities: From time to time the employee may supervise other team members on specific projects as determined by the Advancement Lead.
Travel: 5%

Major Duties and Functions:
Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
Understanding the mission, vision, and needs of the organization.
Research grant and sponsorship opportunities from private family foundations, Catholic funders, corporations, businesses, and non-government agencies.
Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the grantor organizations.
Submit drafted proposals to the Advancement Lead and Major Gifts Officer and Marketing Manager for editing and approval.
Work with the Executive Administrator to secure all documents for proposals submission to grant/prospective sponsors. Submit grant/sponsorship proposal via online portal or desired method of submission.
Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities, creating a calendar each year for cultivation, submission, and reporting.
Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information for grant proposals.
Draft compelling and persuasive grant proposals, detailing the needs, objectives, budget, and anticipated outcomes.
Submit timely and complete grant applications, ensuring adherence to specified guidelines.
Maintain an organized database of all grant submissions, including dates, outcomes, and feedback.
Manage the reporting process for all awarded grants, ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Conduct post-submission follow-ups with grantors as necessary.

Qualifications:
Exceptional communication skills both verbal and especially written
Excellent research skills
Detail-oriented nature
Passionate about the AFC's mission
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Persuasive and engaging interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional computer skills, as most grants will be submitted through an online portal
Understanding of databases for searching for grants, especially Catholic Funding Guide Database, The Catholic Philanthropy Guide, and the Directory of Foundations.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field
Previous grant writing courses or workshops.
Experience or demonstrated success in grant writing is a plus and can sometimes substitute for formal education

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of time sitting and using a computer.
Occasionally you will be required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.
Occasionally you will be required to stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs

About the Employer
The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) R supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description

Position Summary:
Are you a bold marketer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and strategic individual to support the marketing and communications needs for our rapidly growing Catholic non-profit ministry. The Marketing Specialist will work with the marketing team to develop messaging and strategically promote the transforming power of consecration to the Holy Family.

Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time, on-site

Location: Bloomingdale, OH (on-site)

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience

Benefits: Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision, Dental, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• From time to time the employee may supervise other team members on specific projects as determined by the department manager.

Major Duties and Functions:

• Utilize surveys, demographic information, and other methods of market research to determine the best ways to reach the AFC’s target audiences.
• Plan, create, and distribute content that inspires Catholic families to live the AFC’s spirituality of consecration to the Holy Family. Work within assigned budget and priorities. Measure and analyze results. Adjust messaging as needed to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with staff and contractors to promote AFC events, products, and initiatives. Ensure consistency of AFC’s brand across platforms.
• Stay up to date with best practices in digital marketing, advertising, and emerging digital platforms. Benchmark what other non-profit ministries are doing in these areas.
• Engage the AFC’s audience of donors, members, and friends and build ongoing relationships with them through digital channels and live events.
• Manage assigned projects, communicate with stakeholders, and deliver results on time.
• Other tasks assigned by the department manager.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Clickup, and Chicago Manual of Style.
• Familiarity with WordPress backend.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• 2-5 years of marketing experience
• Demonstrated experience with web design, copywriting, video editing, podcasting, and/or photography a plus!

Physical Requirements:

• The employee will be occasionally required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.
• In-person attendance at meetings or events will be required.

About the Employer:

The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) ® supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Housekeeping Associate will work to ensure the buildings on the AFC campus in Bloomingdale, OH, are clean and a welcoming environment is made for guests. The employee will report directly to the department Lead and will work with other Housekeeping Associates to ensure a welcoming environment for guests, staff, and visitors. The employee will act in a supervisory role on an as needed basis when the department lead is unavailable.

Reports To: Housekeeping Lead

Direct Reports: None

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time, Full-Time Seasonal

Salary Range: $14.00/hour - $18.00/hour

Supervisory Responsibilities
• From time to time the employee will supervise other Housekeeping Associates as determined by the department Lead, and as necessary to ensure a welcoming environment for guests.
• Employee will train and supervise youth and adult volunteers in the support of events where necessary.

Major Duties and Functions
• Employee will use cleaning tools and other products to clean and maintain buildings, facilities and equipment located on the AFC's property in Bloomingdale, Ohio.
• Employee will remove and dispose of trash according to the appropriate policies.
• Employee will launder bedding, towels and other items as needed and will maintain storage areas.
• Employee will report anything in need of repair to the department Lead, as observed while fulfilling duties.
• Employee will lead, train, and supervise volunteers in the course of these duties.

Employee will assist in other projects as directed by the department Lead, Manager, or a Director or President of the AFC.

Required Skills and Abilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven history of workplace punctuality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with a variety of cleaning products and tools.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Education and Experience
• High School Diploma and 1+ years experience in cleaning.

Preferred Experience
• 1+ year supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements
• The employee will usually be required to stand or walk for 30 minutes or more.
• The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
• The employee will be required to work in confined spaces.
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.
• Attendance at meetings or events may be required.

About the Employer:

The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) ® supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Men's Service Corps Resident Assistant (SCRA) is responsible for implementing day to day operations of the AFC's summer volunteer male high school missionary program as directed by the Ministries Manager. The employee will follow established protocols in running assigned programs and will affect the intention and directions of the AFC's leadership team as they relate to youth volunteer involvement and youth formation.

Reports To: Ministries Manager or Youth Ministry Team Designee

Direct Reports: Volunteer Male High School Missionaries (Service Corps)

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full Time, Temporary (Start 5/5/2025 - 5/9/2025, End 8/10/2025 - 8/15/2025)

Compensation Package: $650.00/week plus free on-site housing and meals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the health and wellbeing of summer male High School age volunteer missionaries.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in implementation of youth volunteer program policy.

Major Duties and Functions:

Youth Program Duties:

• Employee will work with other Youth Ministry Team Members and Human Resources staff to manage and supervise summer male Youth Volunteers, including supervisory duties, especially in the morning, at night, and on weekends.

• Employee will work to ensure male Youth Volunteers eat meals, maintain good personal and oral hygiene, and maintain cleanliness of lodging daily.

• Employee will work to proactively identify and work to resolve male Youth Volunteer concerns and problems in a timely manner.

• Employee will assist in maintaining order and discipline by enforcing the applicable codes of conduct.

Employee will be assigned other tasks and duties as needed during the day to implement AFC events, like shuttle vans, lifeguarding, children's ministry, Service Team tasks, etc (which is based on skills, experience, and availability).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to seek collaboration when necessary.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Current valid Driver's License.

• Safe Environment training and Background Check is required.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 years of higher education completed or a 4-year college degree.

• Previous youth ministry, counseling, or teaching experience may be substituted for formal education beyond a High School Diploma and for management experience at a 1:1 ratio.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee should expect to be required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.

• The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.

• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.

• Attendance at meetings or events and periodic local travel may be required.

About the Employer:

The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) ® supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Women's Service Corps Resident Assistant (SCRA) is responsible for implementing day to day operations of the AFC's summer volunteer female high school missionary program as directed by the Ministries Manager. The employee will follow established protocols in running assigned programs and will affect the intention and directions of the AFC's leadership team as they relate to youth volunteer involvement and youth formation.

Reports To: Ministries Manager or Youth Ministry Team Designee

Direct Reports: Volunteer Female High School Missionaries (Service Corps)

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full Time, Temporary (Start 5/5/2025 - 5/9/2025, End 8/10/2025 - 8/15/2025)

Compensation Package: $650.00/week plus free on-site housing and meals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the health and wellbeing of summer female High School age volunteer missionaries.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in implementation of youth volunteer program policy.

Major Duties and Functions:

Youth Program Duties:

• Employee will work with other Youth Ministry Team Members and Human Resources staff to manage and supervise summer female Youth Volunteers, including supervisory duties, especially in the morning, at night, and on weekends.

• Employee will work to ensure female Youth Volunteers eat meals, maintain good personal and oral hygiene, and maintain cleanliness of lodging daily.

• Employee will work to proactively identify and work to resolve female Youth Volunteer concerns and problems in a timely manner.

• Employee will assist in maintaining order and discipline by enforcing the applicable codes of conduct.

Employee will be assigned other tasks and duties as needed during the day to implement AFC events, like shuttle vans, lifeguarding, children's ministry, Service Team tasks, etc (which is based on skills, experience, and availability).

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to seek collaboration when necessary.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Current valid Driver's License.

• Safe Environment training and Background Check is required.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 years of higher education completed or a 4-year college degree.

• Previous youth ministry, counseling, or teaching experience may be substituted for formal education beyond a High School Diploma and for management experience at a 1:1 ratio.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee should expect to be required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more.

• The employee may occasionally be required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 30 lbs.

• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision and ability to hear conversations in office and group settings.

• Attendance at meetings or events and periodic local travel may be required.

About the Employer:

The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) ® supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining how you see yourself professionally contributing to the AFC mission.